by GCV Education Fund | Nov 19, 2018 | Elections, Energy & Climate, Land & Wildlife
The November 6 election welcomed new environmental stewards into the legislature as well as the approval of two state constitutional amendments that will benefit Georgia’s conservation efforts. The Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act (Amendment 1), overwhelmingly approved...
by GCV Education Fund | Oct 16, 2018 | Air Quality, Elections, Land & Wildlife, Transportation
There are two environmental Constitutional Amendments on the Georgia ballot this year. Georgia Conservation Voters recommends a YES vote on both. Amendment 1 – The Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act The amendment will allow a portion of the existing sales tax we...
by GCV Education Fund | May 29, 2018 | Land & Wildlife
Because Georgia relies on annual funding from the legislature, our ability to protect special places is subject to the highs and lows of the economy and the priorities of our Governor in any given year. Even in good economic times, complex, multi-year land acquisition...